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Cyberwashing: a key focus for data breach class actions
It has now been a year since the Medibank and Optus data breach incidents that led to a surge in data breach class action filings in Australia. ...
High Court provides guidance on class action waiver clauses
The High Court of Australia has unanimously found that a class action waiver clause sought to be invoked in the Ruby Princess class action was an unfair term under the Australian Consumer Law. We examine the reasoning behind the decision and assess its implications for class action defendants. ...
Optus decision highlights challenges for privilege claims over investigation reports
Optus decision highlights challenges for privilege claims over investigation reports. ...
Settlement stage common fund orders receive the green light
Common fund orders are back following a unanimous decision of the Full Federal Court that they are permissible when sought at the settlement stage of a class action. ...
A twist in the road for auto class actions
This Insight summarises our key takeaways from the decision and includes our reflections on the implications for the class action risk facing automakers. ...
Number of class action filings on track to significantly outstrip 2022
The increase in filings has been fuelled by the first significant wave of cyber class actions following several high-profile data breach incidents, as well as a rise in competing class actions. 'Th ...
Class action risk: interim update
Class action filings in 2023 are on pace to significantly outstrip the number of claims filed last year, reverting to the trend of elevated filings seen over recent record setting years. ...
Takeaways from the Optus and Medibank data breach class actions
In this Insight, we examine the common elements that form the basis for the pleadings, some emerging issues and the practical steps that corporate Australia should be taking now to reduce their class action risk. ...
Assessing damages through the rear view mirror: Quantum issues in automotive class actions
Toyota Appeal gives comfort to automakers that courts will recognise efforts to resolve product defects. ...
What to do if a class action is threatened or filed
In this short video we outline the key steps that should be taken as soon as you are informed of a potential class action; or when a class action is filed. ...